India Women complete T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe; Australia clinch Rose Bowl against New Zealand.
India secured a 3-0 T20I clean sweep at home, while Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead in their T20I series against New Zealand.
The story
India Women delivered a commanding performance to sweep their T20I series against Zimbabwe, securing a 92-run victory in the third and final match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The hosts posted a formidable 216/7, powered by explosive innings from Shafali Verma, who struck 69 off 37 balls, and Harmanpreet Kaur, who remained unbeaten with 91 off just 41 deliveries.
In response, Zimbabwe managed 124/7, with Sharne Mayers top-scoring with 60. Nandani Sharma led the Indian bowling attack, claiming three wickets for 18 runs.
Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia Women retained the Rose Bowl with a 40-run win over New Zealand in the second T20I, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Ashleigh Gardner was instrumental, blasting 84 runs from 45 balls to set up Australia's victory.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Women vs Zimbabwe Women | WT20I | India Women won by 92 runs | Harmanpreet Kaur (IND-W) 91* (41) & Nandani Sharma (IND-W) 3/18 |
| Australia Women vs New Zealand Women | WT20I | Australia Women won by 40 runs | Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W) 84 (45) |
Series in play
Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026. India won the T20I series 3-0.
New Zealand Women tour of Australia 2026. Australia lead the T20I series 2-0 with one match remaining.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st: Australia, 2nd: England, 3rd: India | Australia maintains its top position in the T20I format. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st: Australia, 2nd: England, 3rd: India | Australia leads the ODI rankings, with India holding strong in the top three. |
| ICC Women's Championship 2025–2029 | Ongoing | This competition determines qualification for the 2029 Women's Cricket World Cup. |
What we'll be watching
- The third T20I between Australia and New Zealand on October 22, 2026, in Sydney.
- The first ODI of the Zimbabwe Women tour of India on October 23, 2026, at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
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